# RPE for High Containment Areas

> Tender notice from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [MHRA](/buyers/mhra/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £76,000
- Published: 21 September 2021
- Planned start: 1 November 2021
- Planned end: 31 October 2023
- Stage: open_tender
- Notice ID: 0425a8e4-88c0-4ab0-88d2-9adb7a4e3792-470053
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54380d5b-8e29-4649-bd7e-7acd4213a6b1

## Description

We are seeking competent supplier to provide powered Respiratory Protective Equipment used in High Containment areas, including Containment Level 3 laboratories and SAPO4 facilities\. We are currently using Martindale PVC Half suits with Magnum 8500 powered respirators, which conform to Standard Class: EN12941 TH3 and which have recently been discontinued\. Any RPE supplied must comply with HSE regulations set out in the following publications: HSE RPE at work guide: https://www\.hse\.gov\.uk/pubns/priced/hsg53\.pdf Biological agents - The principles, design, and operation of Containment Level 4 facilities: https://www\.hse\.gov\.uk/pubns/web09\.pdf Interested suppliers can access the tender and submit a bid via the Atamis eSourcing portal - https://health-family\.force\.com/s/Welcome

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- [Clinical Trial Medical Assessment Services](/contracts/ocds-b5fd17-3a1acc60-f8e5-49eb-badd-b7182fb5f507): MHRA

## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0425a8e4-88c0-4ab0-88d2-9adb7a4e3792-470053)